Declassified Churchill UFO Documents

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In summary, newly unclassified documents reveal that Winston Churchill kept a close encounter between a World War II pilot and an unexplained flying object top secret in order to prevent mass panic. The incident was said to have been discussed with Dwight Eisenhower and Churchill feared it would destroy people's belief in the church. However, the credibility of this story is called into question as it is based on a letter written by the grandson of one of Churchill's bodyguards and no official documents or evidence have been presented. The media's attention to this story may be discrediting the subject of UFOs.
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"In order to prevent a mass panic, Winston Churchill kept top secret a close encounter between a World War II pilot and an unexplained flying object, newly unclassified documents reveal.

The British prime minister said the unexplained incident should be kept secret for 50 years, fearing it would provoke a "mass panic."...

"The man, who is not named in the files, said Churchill was reported to have exclaimed, "This event should be immediately classified since it would create mass panic amongst the general population -- and destroy one's belief in the church."

http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2010/08/05/churchill-ordered-ufo-cover-up/
 
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jreelawg said:
"In order to prevent a mass panic, Winston Churchill kept top secret a close encounter between a World War II pilot and an unexplained flying object, newly unclassified documents reveal.

The British prime minister said the unexplained incident should be kept secret for 50 years, fearing it would provoke a "mass panic."...

"The man, who is not named in the files, said Churchill was reported to have exclaimed, "This event should be immediately classified since it would create mass panic amongst the general population -- and destroy one's belief in the church."

http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2010/08/05/churchill-ordered-ufo-cover-up/

I am fascinated with this, and hope that the event is detailed in a document soon to be released. I also find it funny that he refers to himself as "the church" ;-)
 
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I have no idea why this is getting so much attention. It is a story based on a letter written by a man whose grandfather was allegedly a bodyguard for Churchill. So what? This is the sort of nonsense that discredits the truly interesting stuff. If someone can produce the original RAF reports, that would be another matter. At least that would be an official source and not just hearsay.

According to reports, the grandson of one of Churchill's personal bodyguards, wrote to the British Ministry of Defense in 1999 hoping to learn more about the incident. His account, along with Churchill's claimed reaction, were among a new batch of files released from Britain's National Archives, though the man's
identity was not released.

The letter describes how the man's grandfather, who served with the RAF in World War II, was present when Churchill went to discuss a UFO sighting with Dwight Eisenhower. The incident involved an RAF reconnaissance plane, returning from France or Germany, that was said to have been intercepted by an unidentified metallic object near the English coastline...
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/08/05/churchill-ordered-ufo-cov_n_671639.html

If anything beyond hearsay is offered as evidence, we can open the thread again.

The media effectively sabotages this subject by making a big deal about nothing, as they do here.
 
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Related to Declassified Churchill UFO Documents

What do the declassified Churchill UFO documents reveal?

The declassified Churchill UFO documents reveal that the British government took UFO sightings and reports seriously and conducted investigations into them. They also show that Winston Churchill himself was interested in the topic and even ordered a top-secret study to be conducted.

Why were these documents kept secret for so long?

These documents were kept secret for several reasons. One reason was to avoid causing public panic or fear. Another reason was to protect national security and avoid disclosing any sensitive information about military sightings or operations.

What kind of information can be found in these documents?

The declassified Churchill UFO documents contain a variety of information, including reports from military personnel and civilians about UFO sightings, investigations and analysis conducted by government agencies, and correspondence between government officials discussing the topic.

Do these documents prove the existence of extraterrestrial life?

No, these documents do not prove the existence of extraterrestrial life. They simply provide evidence of government interest and investigation into UFO sightings, but they do not provide concrete proof of the existence of aliens or UFOs.

Are there any notable or significant findings in these documents?

Yes, there are several notable findings in the declassified Churchill UFO documents. One is the 1952 report by the UK's top UFO investigator, which concluded that there was no evidence of alien visitation or threat to national security. Another is the 1957 memo from the UK's Chief of Air Staff, which stated that the Ministry of Defense should continue to investigate UFO reports due to public interest and the possibility of valuable scientific data.

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